Inselberg Flora Phototeca gathers georeferenced images of vascular plants found on sugarloaf shaped inselbergs—ancient, isolated granitic and/or gneissic monoliths—within the Atlantic Forest phytogeographic domain of southeastern Brazil, focusing on the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais and Bahia. These rocky domes, abundant in the region known as “Sugarloaf Land,” harbor some of the domain’s greatest floristic endemism. The collection documents this unique flora, providing a reference for taxonomic, ecological, and conservation studies while supporting monitoring initiatives and science outreach.

The information contained in the “Notes” field was compiled from the Flora and Funga of Brazil website (http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/
, accessed in 2025) and from the original species description articles, which are cited as references.

Online since: 27/05/2025
Last update: 29/10/2025

Conditions for using the data

Not specified

How to cite

Fototeca Inselberg Flora, CRIA/UFMG

Contacts

Head curator:
Luiza F. A. de Paula
luizafap@gmail.com
Curator:
Fernanda Antunes Carvalho
antunesfc@gmail.com
Curator:
Luísa Azevedo Oliveira
luisaazevedomeyer@gmail.com
Trainee:
Carlin Policena
caca_poli@hotmail.com